#but florence is something else

[sea-jester]

had to wait for a whole hour in the 36C florence sun because our airbnb host couldnt open our door to let us in and im. actually fucking melting rn

[dykealloy]

the catholic rejection of it all

[bottombaron]

you know, i can handle a little bit of fun "Nandor is dumb" talk, but i have a net-zero tolerance for any implication that Nandor is not educated.

Nandor would have been incredibly educated in his lifetime.

even (or especially) as a soldier in the Islamic World. being a soldier was more like getting sent to boarding school that's also a military camp. they weren't just concerned with creating loyal fodder for war. they were building the next government officials, generals, accountants, advisors, etc. it was important that young men knew how to read, write, speak multiple languages, learn philosophy...sometimes even studying art and music was mandatory.

if he was nobility (and its most likely he was), take all that shit and multiply it exponentially. Nandor would have been reading Plato at the same age most people are still potty training. he would have been specifically groomed in such a way to not be just a brilliant strategist and warrior, but also diplomate and ambassador of literally the center of scientific and cultural excellence of the age.

so like yeah, he can be a big dummy sometimes, sure. but that bitch is probably more educated than any of us will ever be.

[a-casual-egg]

With Halloween coming up, I realize that I've never posted about my ACGAS Halloween Monster AU, so let's change that!

The name is pretty self-explanatory, but to explain the au, it's an au where everyone (at the very least, the Skeldale Family and a few friends) are halloween monsters! By halloween monsters, I mean monsters that you'd commonly see on Halloween decorations or in Halloween specials for shows. (Mainly so I don't have to be like, "Well actually, Siegfried could be a centaur because of his love of horses, but Tristan doesn't have that same, like, well-known love for horses so centaur doesn't super work for him, but it'd be weird if they weren't the same type of monster since they're brothers" and because I don't want this to be all angsty)

So let's get to which monster each character is!

James - Frankenstein

Pretty classic/popular halloween monster, and I think a classic/popular monster is fitting for our main character.

His mom is just as (over)attached and (over)protective as in canon, maybe even more so in this au, since in this au, she's the one that sewed him up and brought him to life. I can see there being moments throughout the seasons of characters having to stitch some of James' limbs back onto him (mainly Mrs. H in s1 and s2, then from s3 and onwards the responsibility probably transfers to Helen because she's his wife (I think she can sew, I don't remember.))

Siegfried & Tristan - Werewolves

There are three main things that factor into this decision: 1) they're vets and thus deal with animals, including dogs, a lot 2) they're brothers that live together and wolves usually stay in packs and 3) they both have facial hair and werewolves are (usually) hairy (in their human form).

Siegfried is already the "leader of the pack" in canon, but in this au, it's more direct/pertinent. After all, one of a wolf packs' responsibilities is to look after the wolf pups, like how it's been Siegfried's responsibility to look after his little brother after their parents died.

I can see Tristan uses his werewolf abilities, like superhuman strength, to impress girls along with using puppy dog eyes to get what he wants from/to convince Mrs. Hall and his brother not to punish him.

Mrs. Hall - Witch

While not exactly a monster per se, witches are often lumped together with werewolves and frankensteins when it comes to Halloween monsters, so I'm counting it. Besides Mrs. Hall's medicines are already called witches brews so it feels like a no-brainer.

In this au, along with cooking in the kitchen, she could also be making potions. There'd probably be a big cauldron that she stirs in the kitchen.

I like the idea of the hats she wears out all being replaced by different witch hats as well.

Helen - Scarecrow

This is where I stretch the definition, while not a typical Halloween monster, scarecrows are associated with autumn and harvests and stuff like that. Scarecrows can also easily be spooky monsters(, like a scarecrow in a fun little corn maze coming to life and hunting down people in the maze).

Overall, I just find the idea of the farmers (Jenny and Mr. Alderson would also be scarecrows) being scarecrows funny and cute. It's also fun to me that the like main couple in the show in this au are both sewn-up creatures.

Carmody - Vampire

Someone had to be a vampire. It's like *the* (classic (halloween)) monster. I see Carmody coming from a rich family, and vampires are typically the rich aristocrat monster. (And for the farmody shippers: werewolf x vampire is like a classic ship au thingy)

I saw this idea in a post about a hospital staffed entirely by monsters, but there's this idea of vampires being able to smell like bloodborne diseases, and I really like it, so I'm choosing to believe that Carmody would be able to do that and thus give the practice an edge. Also, I don't know if Carmody would be nocturnal like most vampires or not, but if he is, he'd probably be taking a lot more nightcalls, which would also give the practice an edge.

I think Carmody's bat form would be very cute, too.

[sexy-sapphic-sorcerer]

@tundratoad fuck yeah I can

presenting my theory that the life of Joan of Arc can be aptly told through Florence and the Machine lyrics

I don't know how well this will be conveyed through text but just listen to the playlist and think about it. I swear I'm onto something here

(I'll put the other presentation in a separate post)

[theemmtropy]

When Florence said, "This is the only thing I've ever had any faith in" WHEN SINGING ABOUT HER SISTER TAKING CARE OF HER. Tears. Goosebumps.

AND THEN she follows up later with "I hope and hope I would never treat anyone like that again"?!?!!?!!! I AM ILL.

[narrativeats]

they changed the order of the world btw

[fifteenpuzle]

hey so they were about to kiss here right…

[leavemetoplaythesims]

something soft yet dark for today.

before (with filter):

[faunandfloraas]

Would love to know why international acts always seem to come out here in the dead of summer. Nothing says fun like performing in 40° celsius heat

[sillyengineerperson]

FLORENCE!!!!!!!!!!

[the-girl-who-cried-wolf]

you in all your vibrant youth, how could anything bad ever happen to you?

[wyattjohnston]

me, someone who notoriously does not go to the gym: now i’m down bad crying at the gym

[sincericida]

ANDREW GARFIELD and Florence Pugh on set of "We Live In Time" | 5/19/2023.

[blackandwhlteaesthetlc]

I love Florence not giving that movie and experience one moment of her time anymore but I do hope a few years in the future she feels comfortable to spill some teaaaaa

Anon, can you imagine? 💀

I’m soooo curious (read: nosy) too. But yknow I think this is actually the best approach for her. She’s come out of this whole mess looking classy, cool and professional (which I’m sure only serves to infuriate some people that can continue to remain irrelevant). As much as I’d love for Florence to publicly spill somewhere down the line, I don’t think that would do her any good even if it were to be years from now. If anything, it would just give those same people more headlines/attention/exposure. Which I’m sure is exactly what they’re craving but Florence has been very smart not to engage. For me, her silence really speaks volumes.

[florenceisfalling]

don't worry guys if you're ever in a bad place emotionally and seeking guidance some woman with an entirely different outlook on life than you will thrust shitty advice upon you whether you like it or not and then make you feel completely fucking awful about her wealth of wisdom that she is so genuinely convinced she has despite not having any idea . this will make the bad place so much more bad also